I start nursing at this fall, at first I have to take intermediate algebra and Introduction to chemistry but I’m really nervous to actually start the nursing courses.
I have always wanted to do this, but I have heard so much about how hard the program is. Right now I’m in BOCES Health Careers class, this is my second year and we concentrate a lot on Anatomy and Physiology this year. I’ve been doing pretty good, but at the same time I find it really hard, especially when we did the skeletal & muscular systems, remembering every little detail was crazy.
I’m definately going to go through this no matter how hard, but I was hoping someone can just give me some motivational information, and good tips, on anything; studying, good books to use anything.
I read on a different topic that a good thing to help you study during nursing is the NCLEX books & cd to go through each system and the questions as you’re doing it in class, is there are certain NCLEX book anyone has found better then another?
Thanks a lot!:)

ndufresne226! I totally understand the muscle and skelatel systems are probably two of the hardest too remember! In my program they have recommended we use ATI (www.atitesting.com). Its a NCLEX prep with books and DVD's and online practice tests..

And I understand how nervous you are... The biggest tip I would have for you is to GET ORGANIZED!!! it helps so much! Make to do lists and keep your orgamizer organized!

Hey, thanks a lot to all of you! It has been helping me, especially to know that i have people i can talk to and help me.
Dramatic1;good job on your test. Good luck!